Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began days after the country’s presidential election.

The new military leader of Guinea-Bissau appointed an ally of the ousted president as prime minister on Friday, as international criticism grew of this week’s coup. The military took “total control” of the west African country on Wednesday — a day before the provisional results of national elections were due to be announced — and Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo took refuge in neighboring Senegal.

One month before the general elections organised by Myanmar’s military junta, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns against the use of a so-called “electoral interference” law to prosecute the Assistance Association for Myanmar-based Independent Journalists (AAMIJ) for its journalistic work.

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Sunday said that he received, and ignored, offers to join a “civil-military junta” aiming to remove President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte from office.

A new pre-election film follows the junta’s long tradition of attempting to sow distrust and division among its opponents.

While misguided proponents of a “reset” may promise a solution to corruption, there is no guarantee that a military takeover would lead to stability or lasting improvements. In fact, a long history of failed military interventions has shown they can lead to prolonged political turmoil.

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) chief Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan on Thursday dismissed the alleged calls for a civilian-military junta, saying that no one has approached the agency for such a move against the administration.

Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla said there is no truth to circulating rumors about the formation of a civilian–military junta. He said the government maintains full visibility over individuals attempting to